The Windmill Inn, Littleworth — West Sussex
Dining room with soft green walls at The Windmill Inn

Food & drink

A smart seasonal menu and a proper freehouse bar

A proper freehouse with a smart seasonal menu — pub classics alongside more refined plates, cooked with care from local produce where we can. Open all day at weekends from lunch through to evening service. Breakfast is for overnight guests.

On draught

What's on the pumps

A proper freehouse bar — Harveys always on, guest ales changing, and a full draught lineup.

Ales

  • Harveys Sussex Best (always on)
  • Guest ales (change regularly — ask at the bar)

Lager & IPA

  • Peroni
  • Modelo
  • Dortmunder Union
  • Pilsner
  • Camden Eazy IPA
  • Guest IPA (changes regularly)

Cider & stout

  • Silly Moo (local cider)
  • Stowford Press
  • Guinness
The main bar at The Windmill Inn — stone floor, pumps and lounge chairs

Menus

On the menu

Seasonal pub food and drinks you can browse here — jump to a section below, or use Download PDF on any menu if you'd rather print one out.

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Menu

Starters & Mains

Seasonal starters, sandwiches, mains and burgers

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Starters

  • Crispy Breaded Manchegov • gf

    served pesto aoili, dressed mixed leaf salad

    £8.75

  • Ham Hock & Leek Terrine

    served with pickled shallots, sliced sourdough, garlic mayo

    £9.00

  • Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut & Pickled Beetroot Saladv • gf

    topped with a spiced honey

    £9.00

  • Chicken Sataydf, gf available

    served with shredded lettuce, red onion, pitta bread

    £9.50

  • Tirokafteriv • gf

    pitta bread served with chilli, pepper & feta dip, crushed hazelnuts

    £8.00

  • Spiced Falafel Ballsgf, df, v, vg

    served with mediteranian sauce, courgette ribbons

    £8.00

Sandwiches

Served 12:00-2.45pm Mon to Fri; 12:00-4:30pm Sat All served with skinny fries & a choice of ciabatta (vg/df), or multi-seed oval roll (vg/df). Gluten free bread available on request

  • Sausage & Red Onion Marmaladedf

    £9.95

  • Halloumi, Smashed Avocado & Red Onionv

    £9.50

  • Grilled Chicken & Crispy Bacondf

    £10.00

  • Falafel, Red Onion & Smashed Avocadodf, v, vg

    £8.50

  • Jumbo Fish Finger & Tartare Saucedf

    £9.50

  • Prawn Marie Rose & Lettucedf

    £9.50

Sides

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    £5.50

  • Curly Fries

    £4.75

  • Skinny Fries/Chunky Chipsgf

    (add cheese £1.00)

    £4.25

  • Onion Rings

    £4.50

  • Garlic Bread

    (add cheese £1.00)

    £4.50

  • Loaded Fries with smoked bacon & cheesegf

    £7.50

  • Loaded Curly Fries topped with buffalo sauce & blue cheese sauce

    £7.95

  • Truffled Fries with padano cheesegf

    £6.50

  • Ciabatta, Olive Oil & Balsamic

    £4.75

  • Bowl of Olivesgf

    £4.00

  • Mac & Cheese Bites

    £7.00

Mains

  • Pan Roasted Haddock Filletgf • df available

    served with buttered new potatoes, confit tomatoes, pickled fennel & celery beurre blanc sauce

    £21.00

  • 8oz Rump Steakgf, df available

    served with chunky chips, chimichuri, onion rings, mixed leaf salad

    £23.00

  • Sweet Potato Gnocchiv, vg

    served with spinach and asparagus, topped with crispy kale

    £17.00

  • Caesar Saladgf, df available

    roasted chicken, bacon, croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan

    £18.00

  • Halloumi Saladgf, v • vg available

    halloumi, avocado, olives, red pepper & onion

    £16.50

  • Thai Red Chicken Curry

    served with pakchoi, bean sprouts, sticky rice, spring onion, chilli

    £18.50

  • Ploughmans Board

    honey roasted ham, mature cheddar, spiced tomato onion chutney, ciabatta, grapes, coleslaw

    £16.00

  • Honey Roasted Ham, Egg & Chipsgf, df

    served with mixed leaf salad

    £17.45

  • Haddock Fish & Chipsgf

    served with tartare sauce, garden peas

    £19.00

  • Chicken Schnitzelgf, df available

    served with garlic butter, skinny fries, peppercorn sauce, salad

    £17.45

Burgers

Vegan & Gluten Free buns available on request.

  • Pan-Fried Chicken Breast Burger with Bacon Jam & Cheesegf available

    served with onion rings, skinny fries

    £18.50

  • 8oz Beef Burger with Bacon & Cheesegf available

    served with onion rings, skinny fries

    £19.00

  • Falafel Burger with smashed avocadov • gf, df, vg available

    served with onion rings, skinny fries

    £17.00

  • Halloumi Burger with smashed avocadov • gf available

    served with onion rings, skinny fries

    £18.00

GF - Gluten Free • DF - Dairy Free • V - Vegetarian • VG - Vegan • Please advise a staff member of any allergies or intolerances

Menu

Desserts

Puddings and sweet treats

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Desserts

  • Trillionaire Chocolate Caramel Tartgf, df, v, vg

    served with summer berry compote, vegan vanilla ice cream

    £8.75

  • Frangipan Tartdf available

    served summer berry compote, vanilla ice cream

    £8.50

  • Lemon Possetgf available

    served with amaretti biscuit

    £8.50

  • Chocolate Brownie

    served with chcoolate sauce, salted caramel ice cream

    £8.50

  • Strawberry Cheesecake

    served strawberry sauce, baked meringue

    £8.75

  • Affagatogf available

    espresso, vanilla ice cream, amaretti biscuit

    £8.00

  • Three Scoops of Ice Cream/Sorbetgf • vg available

    please ask for today’s flavours

    £4.95

GF - Gluten Free • DF - Dairy Free • V - Vegetarian • VG - Vegan • Please advise a staff member of any allergies or intolerances

Menu

Early Bird Menu

Early evening set menu

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2 COURSES FOR £15.00 • 3 COURSES FOR £18.00 · Monday-Friday • 12:00-13:30

Starters

  • Crispy Breaded Manchegov • gf

    served pesto aoili, dressed mixed leaf salad

  • Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut & Pickled Beetroot Saladv • gf

    topped with a spiced honey

  • Tirokafteriv • gf

    pitta bread served with chilli, pepper & feta dip, crushed hazelnuts

Mains

  • Sweet Potato Gnocchiv, vg

    served with spinach and asparagus, topped with crispy kale

  • Halloumi Saladgf, v • vg available

    halloumi, avocado, olives, red pepper & onion

  • Honey Roasted Ham, Egg & Chipsgf, df

    served with mixed leaf salad

  • Scampi & Chips

    served with tartare sauce, garden peas

  • Chicken Schnitzelgf, df available

    served with garlic butter, skinny fries, peppercorn sauce, salad

Desserts

  • Trillionaire Chocolate Caramel Tartgf, df, v, vg

    served with vegan vanilla ice cream

  • Frangipan Tartdf available

    served with amaretti biscuit

  • Chocolate Brownie

    served with chocolate sauce, salted caramel ice cream

  • Affogatogf available

    espresso, vanilla ice cream, amaretti biscuit

  • Two Scoops of Ice Cream or Sorbetgf, v • vg available

GF - Gluten Free • DF - Dairy Free • V - Vegetarian • VG - Vegan • Please advise a staff member of any allergies or intolerances

Menu

Sample Sunday Lunch

A taste of our Sunday roast offering

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Starters

  • Crispy Breaded Manchegov

    served with pesto aoli, dressed mixed leaf salad

    £8.75

  • Ham Hock & Leek Terrinegf available

    served with pickled shallots, sliced sourdough, garlic mayo

    £9.00

  • Tirokafateriv

    served with pitta bread, chilli pepper feta dip, crushed hazelnuts

    £8.00

  • Salmon Fishcakes

    served with sweet chilli sauce & salad

    £8.50

  • Spiced Falafel Ballsgf, df, v, vg

    served with mediteranian sauce, courgette ribbons

    £8.00

Mains

  • Scampi & Chips

    served with peas & tartare sauce

    £18.00

  • Sweet Potato Gnocchidf, v, vg

    served with spinach and asparagus, topped with crispy kale

    £17.00

  • Falafel Burger with smashed avocadov • gf, df, vg available

    served in a brioche bun with fries, coleslaw & onion rings

    £17.00

  • Halloumi Burger with smashed avocadov • gf available

    with served in a brioche bun with fries, coleslaw & onion rings

    £18.00

Roasts

All served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Puddings, Maple Roasted Parsnips, Cauliflower Cheese & Seasonal Vegetables (all roasts available gf and df)

  • Trio of Roasts (Lamb, Pork & Topside of Beef)

    £24.00

  • Roast Leg of Lamb

    £23.00

  • Roast Pork Belly

    £21.00

  • Roast Topside of Beef

    £22.00

  • Nut Roast (contains peanuts)v • vg available

    £18.50

Sides & nibbles

  • Curly Fries

    £4.75

  • Fries/Chunky Chipsgf

    (add cheese £1.00)

    £4.25

  • Onion Rings

    £4.50

  • Garlic Bread

    (add cheese £1.00)

    £4.50

  • Ciabatta, Olive Oil & Balsamic

    £4.75

  • Bowl of Olivesgf

    £4.00

Menu

Little Ones

Kids' menu

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£8.95 (includes scoop of ice cream)

Mains

  • 4oz Beef Burger & Friesgf bun available

  • Chicken Breast Burger & Friesgf bun available

    Add cheese or bacon for £1.25 each

  • Chicken Goujons, Fries & Salad

  • Ham, Chips & Peas or Salad

  • Giant Fish Finger, Fries & Peas

  • Sunday Roast (Sunday Only) vg option available

Dessert upgrades

  • Kids Size Main Menu Dessert

    +£3.95

Please ensure you inform your server of any food allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements at time of ordering

Drinks

Wine List

Wines by the glass and bottle

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White wine

  • Old Gum Tree Chardonnay. Australia

    Lifted peach and cream with lemon blossom, soft juicy palate and crisp cleansing finish make this an enjoyable easy drinking wine.

    125ml £4.30 · 175ml £5.75 · 250ml £7.75

    £23.00

  • Ombrellino Pinot Grigio Catarratto. Italy

    Straw-yellow with light golden hue. Expect a refreshing palate of stone fruit and citrus with refined dry mineral finish.

    125ml £4.75 · 175ml £6.10 · 250ml £8.25

    £24.50

  • Saverio Faro Grillo. Italy

    Rich aromas of stone fruits, herbs and flowers. The palate shows a touch of salty flavour plus notable freshness giving great drinkability. An ideal partner for fish dishes and shellfish.

    125ml £5.25 · 175ml £7.00 · 250ml £9.50

    £28.00

  • Castaway Bay Sauvignon BLANC. South Africa

    A wonderful mix of leafy aromas and citrus on the nose with lively green apple on the palate. The fresh acidity from the Atlantic breeze develops complex acidity to finish.

    125ml £5.75 · 175ml £7.50 · 250ml £10.25

    £30.00

  • Conde De Castile Blanco Rioja. Spain

    A balance of floral and fruit aromas. Pear notes alongside quince with cream and honey in the background. Mineral nuances bring complexity and intensity.

    125ml £6.25 · 175ml £8.25 · 250ml £11.10

    £33.00

  • Ormarine Sea Pearl, Picpoul. France

    A snappy nose of lemon and lime fruit, with vibrant green apple. A racy wine with a lip-tingling finish.

    125ml £6.50 · 175ml £8.50 · 250ml £11.55

    £34.00

  • Boschetto Gavi di Gavi DOCG. Italy

    Bright, clean apple and pear aromas on the nose, a citrus fresh palate, delicately herbaceous, touch of a mineral “twang” on the finish.

    125ml £7.95 · 175ml £10.50 · 250ml £14.25

    £42.00

  • Craggy Range te Muna Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand

    Very pale straw. Typical aromas of passionfruit pulp interwoven with kaffir lime leaf. The palate has the textural elements we have come to love in this vineyard, with succulence and sophistication. The finish is almost saline and leaves the drinker reaching for the second glass.

    125ml £8.50 · 175ml £11.25 · 250ml £15.25

    £45.00

  • Domaine Jomain Bourgogne Côte d’Or Blanc. France

    Expect rich notes of lychee and pear and a distinctive mineral streak. Try it paired with scallops in a cream sauce.

    125ml £10.95 · 175ml £13.95 · 250ml £18.95

    £60.00

Sparkling & champagne

  • Prosecco Bel Canto. Italy

    Delicate and aromatic with fine bubbles. This wine carries lots of fresh peach, pear and an elegant zest.

    125ml £6.95 · 175ml £6.95 · 250ml £8.92

    £26.00

  • Vilarnau ‘Rose Gold Edition’ Organic Cava. Spain

    On the nose, it displays the primary aromas that are typical of a delicate rosé cava: the subtleties of violets and roses in combination with ripe red berries: strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. On the palate it is smooth, very creamy, fresh and elegant.

    125ml £6.25 · 175ml £9.25 · 250ml £12.25

    £36.00

  • Nicolas Courtin Brut. France

    Each and every detail of Nicolas Courtin is attentively observed to ensure that what reaches your flute is pure, elegant champagne. Its rich and smooth, white notes of toast, citrus and apple and a delicate mousse.

    125ml £8.08 · 175ml £12.00 · 250ml £15.92

    £47.00

  • Ridgeview Estate ‘Bloomsbury’. England

    Packed with exquisite bubbles, this English fizz has a glorious brioche nose and a racy, lime and lemongrass finish.

    125ml £10.08 · 175ml £15.00 · 250ml £19.92

    £59.00

Red wine

  • Languore Sangiovese. Italy

    Intense red ruby colour, with violet hue. Its aromatic profile combines ripe cherry and blackberry, well balanced, fresh, and medium bodied.

    125ml £4.30 · 175ml £5.75 · 250ml £7.75

    £23.00

  • Old Gum tree Shiraz. Australia

    This is a classic, fruit driven Shiraz with intense, ripe raspberry and cherry flavours with overtones of vanilla and spice.

    125ml £4.75 · 175ml £6.25 · 250ml £8.50

    £25.00

  • Vina Carrasco Merlot. Chile

    Offers good concentration and depth of fruit, with a soft and plummy texture, and hints of vanilla.

    125ml £4.75 · 175ml £6.25 · 250ml £8.50

    £25.00

  • Camino Acero Malbec. Chile

    This is an elegant, juicy Malbec with lots of pure blackcurrant fruit character. A little grip of tannin helps balance the wine.

    125ml £5.05 · 175ml £6.75 · 250ml £9.05

    £27.00

  • Conde De Castille Crianza, Rioja. SPAIN

    Full of black fruit with hints of cocoa, clove and cinnamon. Supple tannins tempered by lush sweet oak.

    125ml £5.75 · 175ml £7.50 · 250ml £10.05

    £30.00

  • Apericena Appassimento. ITALY

    Intense red in colour, with a complex bouquet reminiscent of cherries, raspberries and redcurrants. Full-bodied, it is supple and well-balanced, with layers upon layers of dark fruit, fine tannins and a long and lingering finish.

    125ml £5.95 · 175ml £7.95 · 250ml £10.75

    £32.00

  • Toast & Honey Pinot Noir. USA

    Formidable Californian Pinot Noir, with delicious toasted baking spice notes and zippy, red honey and berry compote. Pair with smoked meats. Red fruit dominant with cherry and raspberries on the nose, baking spices come through to join the fruit on the palate and linger on the finish.

    125ml £7.50 · 175ml £10.25 · 250ml £13.55

    £40.00

  • Famiglie Venete Valpolicella Ripasso Superioer. Italy

    Valpolicella Ripasso is made from fresh Corvina grapes, re-fermented with semi-dried ex-Amarone grape skins. The dried grapes add a touch of sweetness and body, making for this famously bold and flavourful style.

    125ml £7.75 · 175ml £10.50 · 250ml £13.90

    £41.00

  • Baron de Boutisse St Emilion. FRANCE

    This is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon made in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation by the family behind Château Recougne. It has warm, intense notes of black cherries, vanilla, mocha and sweet spices and a long finish.

    125ml £9.50 · 175ml £13.75 · 250ml £17.95

    £55.00

Rosé wine

  • Bel Canto Pinot Grigio RosÉ. Italy

    Pale pink, rich in red fruits and floral on the nose. Fresh, crunchy taste, with a good structure.

    125ml £4.50 · 175ml £6.63 · 250ml £8.75

    £25.50

  • Crescendo White Zinfandel Rosé. Italy

    Elegant pink colour. Fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours.

    125ml £4.67 · 175ml £6.88 · 250ml £9.08

    £26.50

  • Nicolas Rouzet, Coteaux d’aix provence. FRANCE

    A pale, delicate rosé, both fine and elegant with red berry notes. The palate is round and marked by strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, and a hint of peppery spice.

    125ml £5.75 · 175ml £8.50 · 250ml £11.25

    £33.00

* Specials appear from time to time on the board — ask at the bar *

Special menus

Functions & parties

Planning a gathering? Browse the buffet packages below, or download a functions PDF to take away.

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Buffet menus

Packages for celebrations — download the PDF for the printed version.

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All prices are per head. Choices must be pre-ordered at least 48 hours before booking date and a £5.00 per person deposit is required to secure the booking. Please email your choices to bookings@windmilllittleworth.com and we shall be in contact to take the deposit.

Finger buffet

£14.95

Selection of sandwiches on locally sourced white & granary bread; homemade sausage rolls; homemade chicken goujons; crudites & humous

Fork buffet

£26.95

Homemade sausage rolls; homemade chicken goujons; crudites & humous; selection of cheeses with celery, grapes & caramelised red onion chutney; continental meat platter with crust baguettes; mixed leaf salad; profiteroles & chocolate sauce; fresh fruit platter

Nibbles buffet

£12.95

Marinated olives; garlic ciabatta fingers; crispy chilli beef; halloumi fries; fresh salsa; humous; pitta bread; chunky chips

Dessert platter

£8.95

Selection of season desserts

À la carte menu

Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We can offer a two or three course set menu from our seasonal a la carte menu, or create a bespoke menu for your event. Two courses from £20.00 per person. Three courses from £26.00 per person.

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Private events

Functions & buffets

From ten to hundreds — weddings, christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, wakes, awards and family get-togethers. Exclusive areas available; in summer a separate garden fits a marquee we can provide.

Email functions@windmilllittleworth.com

Or call 01403 710308 to talk through your event.

Pre-order

Download a form ahead of larger bookings.

When we're open

Opening hours

The Inn is always open for drinks during pub hours. Check the table booking widget for live restaurant availability.

Pub

  • Monday to Thursday & Sunday
    11.30am – 10pm
  • Friday & Saturday
    11.30am – 11pm

Restaurant

  • Monday to Friday
    Lunch 12pm – 2.45pm · Evening 6pm – 8.45pm
  • Saturday
    Lunch 12pm – 6pm · Evening 6pm – 8.45pm
  • Sunday
    Lunch 12pm – 6pm · Evening 6pm – 7.45pm
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